SDR QXEA2012120301688

Service difficulty report · Seat Track · Bombdr DHC8402

Difficulty date: December 3, 2012
Submitted: December 19, 2012
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N406QX
Make and model: Bombdr DHC8402
Aircraft serial: 4048
Aircraft time: 27,831 hours, 29,029 cycles
System (JASC): 5347 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
Part: Seat Track
Condition: Corroded
Location: Cabin
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

SEAT TRACK 18 HAS AREAS OF CORROSION. BLENDED CORROSION ON SEAT TRACK IAW RD 8/4-53-884. FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS IAW RD 8/4-53-884. MAX MATERIAL LOSS TOP OF CLAW .019". VERIFIED AFFECTED AREAS TO BE CRACK FREE USING HFEC REF NTM 51-00-06-910-801 PT 1. ALODINE TREATED AREAS OF BARE METAL ON SEAT TRACK IAW SRM 51-21-10-02-01. SEAT TRACK FOUND TO BE IN LIMITS IAW RD 8/4-53-5000. COMPLIED WITH TASK CARD RD 8/4-53-5000.